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Daily Show’s take on Citi Bike Share program

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Editor

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City Council debate: Chin v Rajkumar

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Editor

Letter: Margaret Chin endorses idea of BPC residents serving on BPCA board NY Post slams Jenifer Rajkumar for hyping her charitable work Jenifer Rajkumar opposes Citi Bike racks Whom should DowntownTV endorse for City Council?   (more…)

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Is the BPCA helping find a solution for soccer league lights?

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Editor

Update September 7, 2013- The Downtown Soccer folks rented their own diesel generator temporary lights. The BPCA did not provide these for them. August 30, 2013- As previously reported, the construction work is underway for the new flood-proof elevated electrical … Continue reading →

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No Atlantic Hurricane in August, First Time in 11 Years

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Editor

August 30, 2013- Bloomberg is reporting that there has been no hurricane this month, which is a first since 2002. The reason is a massive dust storm in Africa, where the hurricanes form, with sand in the atmosphere floating all … Continue reading →

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Bill Thompson as Comptroller doled out generously to Wall Street advisors

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Editor

September 7, 2013- The political paper City&State published a thorough biography of mayoral candidate, and former BPCA Chairman, Bill Thompson. It portrays him as an aloof comptroller who used the office to divert unnecessary financial advisory fees to Wall Street. … Continue reading →

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Stalled project at 90 Washington makes progress

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Editor

September 6, 2013- By Steven E. Greer The apartment building at 90 Washington, directly adjacent to the newly planned 700-feet tall high-rise, has quietly been progressing, and might be completed next year. When the financial collapse occurred, the developer lost … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: Picasso Pizza shut down by the health department

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Editor

Update: February 6, 2012 Picasso is reopened now after what they described as “renovations”. However, the place looks the same. The sign out front even is broken, missing some lights. _____________________________________________________________________   November 21, 2011 The Battery Park City “Broadsheet” … Continue reading →

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Bloomberg may be a dweeb, but he’s a genius for Citi Bike

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Editor

June 28, 2013- Opinion by Steven E. Greer, MD This morning, I did something that I have never done before in my decades of living in Manhattan. I ventured beyond my immediate “hood” to get gourmet pastries and coffee in … Continue reading →

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Would you re-elect Mayor Bloomberg this year if you could?

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Editor

June 28, 2013- Our previous story about Mayor Bloomberg triggered some interesting responses. With the current polls showing Anthony Weiner in the lead for the 2013 mayoral race, if you could, would you re-elect Mayor Bloomberg? Post your comments below…also … Continue reading →

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Ed Koch: Who will be the leading contenders for the NYC Mayoral race?

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Editor

Update July 13, 2013- Two years ago, Anthony Weiner was in the news for recently being ousted from US Congress for posting online photos of his crotch to young women. We started our interview with Mr. Koch stating that “Anthony … Continue reading →

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Without public comment, even more concerts coming to Pier 26

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Editor

Update September 5, 2013- More concerts than originally announced seem to have been added to the Pier 26 season . Tonight, “Empire of the Sun” is playing. Friday and Saturday, “Passion Pit” plays. When we first reported the concerts series … Continue reading →

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Unbelievable but true celebrity photos when they were young

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Editor

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Election result for PS 276 School Leadership Team

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Editor

July 18, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD New York State law mandates that public schools have School Leadership Teams, or SLT’s, comprised of teachers and parents. The positions are two-year terms. PS 276 hosted their election in June. Three … Continue reading →

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The reason the DOT was a no-show at the CB1 meeting

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Editor

September 4, 2013- By Steven E. Greer The September 3rd BPC CB1 meeting was supposed to feature the City DOT plans for altering and improving South End Avenue and West Thames crossings. However, the DOT architects did not show up, … Continue reading →

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Crime spikes in Central Park

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Editor

September 5, 2013- Per our reporting on the spike in crime in Battery Park and Tribeca parks, the NY Post is reporting that Central Park is also being hit by increases in muggings. (more…)

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The DOT street plans for slowing traffic on West Thames and South End

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Editor

June 17, 2013- By Steven E. Greer A nice turnout of concerned citizens walked all the way to City Hall tonight to meet in the Community Board 1 offices and listen to the City DOT present plans for slowing traffic … Continue reading →

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Minutes from the BPC CB1 meeting

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Editor

September 3, 2013- By Steven E. Greer At the monthly BPC subcommittee of the CB1 tonight, more residents than usual attended. The City DOT was scheduled to present final plans to improve the streets, but canceled at the last minute. … Continue reading →

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PS 150 not moving

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Editor

September 3, 2013- The CB1 Twitter feed (all of you should be on Twitter) posted this: “The Department of Education will not be issuing a proposal to relocate PS 150: Community Board 1 has just received this update from the … Continue reading →

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Conrad Hotel causes resurgence of tour bus problem

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Editor

September 2, 2013- By Steven E. Greer The problem of tour buses illegally parking on North End Avenue has returned, after a community effort had eradicated the scourge. The Conrad Hotel is the reason. Junior front desk “managers” are belligerently … Continue reading →

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BPC wife hires hitman to off hubby

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Editor

August 30, 2013- The Post is reporting that 57-year-old Romanina national Elena Adams of BPC hired a hitman to murder her husband, but was arrested by cops in Brooklyn instead. She tried to use a stamp collection to pay the … Continue reading →

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